Posted in Louisiana
January 21, 2017
This Road Trip To Louisiana’s Most Majestic Castles Is Like Something From A Fairytale
Did you know Louisiana has 7 different castles? Jump in the car and take this road trip we’ve mapped out so you can check out these beautiful, majestic castles. Click here to see the map.
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Originally built in 1814 by Swiss immigrant Henry Bry, the castle has since undergone multiple renovations. What began as a silkworm plantation is now a beautiful sixty-room apartment complex with separate rental spaces for weddings and special events. 1133 S Grand St. Monroe, Louisiana
Completed in 2007, owner Dwaine Allen Ellender built much of the castle himself, with the help of his family and friends. The castle took three years to build, and is a popular destination for weddings these days. 1995 N Claiborne St. Sulphur, LA 70663
This 15,000 square-foot French-style castle overlooks the Mermentau River and has been undergoing renovations since it was first built in 1962. It took six different crews 10 years of bricklaying and about 300,000 bricks to complete the three-story building and surrounding brick walls. 820 Castle Cove Road, Mermentau 70556
Completed in 1852, this castle has a deep history. It once offered shelter to the Union troops during the Civil War. During the war, a fire consumed the interior of the building, leaving only the exterior walls. It stood in disrepair for almost 20 years until renovations began. In 1932, the government moved from this building to the new state capitol and the abandoned capitol served as office space for years, and eventually fell into disrepair again. The building was restored in 1994 and is currently a museum. 100 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Constructed in 1856 this structure was originally built to protect New Orleans from any naval attacks. The fort became obsolete before it was even finished and was never actually used. Nowadays the only way to access the fort is by boat. (Near Shell Beach)
You may have seen this castle if you've ever driven East on I-10 towards Slidell on the Irish Bayou. Simon Villemarette built this castle in 1981 for the World's Fair hoping to attract tourists. The new owners are in the process of restoring and renovating the castle, which had fallen into disrepair over the years. 3262 Ridgeway Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70129
In 1971 Dr. Mark Belcher saw the movie "The War Lord" and decided that he wanted to live in a castle. Almost 20 years later, he finally finished construction and got to live his dream. He sold the property in 1999 and after more construction, the castle is now a popular venue for weddings. 47168 LA-10, Franklinton, LA 70438
Have you ever been to any of these castles? Let us know in the comments below. And be sure to check out our other post about Louisiana castles here.
